DESONATE

Desonate is a medication used to treat mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.

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This tropical low-potency corticosteroid was available in the market since the 1970s. This medication is used for various skin treatments that include contact dermatitis, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (also called eczema), and seborrheic dermatitis among children as well as adults. It is available in the forms of ointment, cream, lotion, and even as foam going by the trade name Verdeso Foam. It belongs to the group VI corticosteroid.

Composition of Desonate

Desonate, an off-white to white odourless powder contains Desonite as an active ingredient. The other inactive ingredients are as follows:

Carbopol 981

Sodium hydroxide

Propylparaben

Methylparaben

Edentate disodium dehydrate

Propylene glycol

Glycerine

Purified water

Uses of Desonate

Desonate is used for treating many skin conditions (like rashes, allergies, dermatitis, and eczema). Desonide, a mild corticosteroid helps in reducing the itching, swelling and the redness that occurs in these types of skin conditions.

Side-effects of Desonate

Some people might go through certain side-effects after using Desonate. These side-effects can range from moderate to mild. Hence, the individual must be aware of these potential side-effects that might occur. Some of them are discussed below:

Major Severity

Unusually warm skin

Burning and stinging

Dark red, wart-like, raise spots on the skin, occurs mostly when used on the face

Peeling off of the skin

Swelling, soreness, severe redness, scaling, and itching of the skin

Irritation

Redness and flushing of the skin

Soreness, swelling, skin rash, redness, itching, or burning in the site of application

Flaking, dryness, crusting, burning, or blistering of the skin

Scaling and blistering around the mouth

Easy bruising and thinning of the skin, when applied to the face or even at locations where the skin folds (like between fingers)

Minor Severity

Unusual weakness or tiredness

Sore throat

Sneezing

Runny nose

Nasal congestion

Loss of voice

Headache

Fever

Ear congestion

Difficulty while breathing

Cough

Chills

Body pain or aches

Wheezing

Voice changes

Trouble in swallowing

Tightness experienced in the chest

Swollen, tender glands in the neck

Breathlessness

Noisy breathing

Irritability

Hoarseness

Cough

Congestion

Cold flu-like symptoms

Pimples or acne

Reddish purple lines seen on the groin, trunk, legs, face, or arms

Treated areas of dark skin having lightened skin

Normal skin colour lightens

Pain, itching, and burning in the hairy areas, or even formation of pus in the hair roots

Itching and burning of the skin along with red pinhead-sized blisters

Contraindications of Desonate

There are certain medical conditions when the patient must not be given Desonate. They are mentioned below:

Allergy to Corticosteroids (Glucocorticoids)

Insufficiency of the pituitary gland

Insufficiency of the hypothalamus

Desonate and pregnancy

There has been no well-controlled and adequate study conducted in pregnant women, but animal studies have shown teratogenic effects. Hence, Desonate was assigned to the pregnancy category C by the FDA.